11
g into the
n
.
is
ly process. Do not attach
ead to post at this time.
r
he
tions so you
annot incorrectly attach the post.
inserting
r
6)
to the
well
ets before you insert post
to base assembly
.
. Insert the fuel feed line with the head attached
tom
This may be most
asily accomplished if the heater is assembled
LOCKING WASHERS AND FLAT
).
he
inst
mber to help.
Make
ure that the decorative cover is in a stable
exiting
e
e
se
5. Insert the 3/8” brass male flared fittin
inlet fitting at the base of the heater head.
Do not use any Teflon tape or pipe compound
on this or any other brass-to-brass connectio
The brass fitting will self-seal. Securely tighten
using two wrenches in a clockwise direction (but do
not over-tighten) this fitting. Be sure to check th
connection with a soapy solution before using
heater. Never use a match or flame to check for
gas leaks. We will leak test the system completely
in Step #13 of the assemb
h
6. Slide the heater
post over the fuel
feed line. The post
will only fit one way.
The end of the post
that connects to the
heater head has fou
holes drilled about
1/2” below the top
portion of the post.
The part of the post
that will attach to the
base portion has
four holes drilled
approximately 1 ½”
from the end of t
post. (
See #5)
Again, the holes in the post and the holes in the
head and base are in different posi
c
7. Before
the post
assembly/fuel
feedline into the
base portion slide
the post collar up
the post with the
end that has fou
notches facing
downward toward
the base.
(See #
The collar adds
extra rigidity
post to base
assembly as
as hides the fasteners from view
. Be sure the
cylinder decorative cover is placed over the
base assembly brack
in
8
through the post.
9. Now carefully insert and position the post
with fuel line into the base socket assembly.
Please be sure that the portion of the fuel line
with 3/8” brass flare fitting that exits the bot
portion of the post passes through the hole in
the post support plate.
e
on its’ side.
(See # 8)
10.
Using four of the Phillips machine screws
and only four flat washers (DO NOT USE
WASHERS AT
THIS
CONNECTION
If you use both
flat and locking
washers at this
connection t
sleeve will not
be able to slide
over the
fasteners.
11. Carefully lift up the decorative cover. The
decorative cover when tilted will rest on the post
support brackets and will be held by resting aga
the fasteners.
(See # 7)
If you have trouble doing
this ask a friend or family me
s
#5
#7
position as it could cause injury if it slides off
the post support
bracket.
12. Remove the
second protective
plastic cap from the
3/8” flared fitting
the bottom of the post.
Gently engage the
fitting at the end of th
hose/regulator
assembly onto end of
the fuel feed line being
careful not to cross-
thread the fitting.
(Se
# 8)
The swivel fitting
at the end of the ho
and regulator assembly should go on easily. Hand-
tighten the fitting at the hose assembly before using
wrenches. Tighten the 3/8” female flare at the end
of the hose to the fuel line inlet fitting going through
the hole in the base plate with two wrenches.
#8
#6
